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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.28, 411.60 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.28, 411.60 and 152.58 is: 228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.28 : 411.60 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.28/411.60 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.28x = 411.60 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.28x = 62,801.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,801.93/274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.97

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